baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2514069-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for applying NQR pulse sequences
Inventor: MANDAL SOUMYAJIT
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A method and system for applying nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) sequences to a substance and determining presence of a chemical species within the substance using the sequences are described herein. The method includes applying an NQR pulse sequence to the substance using a non-resonant transmitter circuit. The method further includes detecting a NQR signal within the substance and determining presence of a chemical species within the substance using the NQR signal.
Patent GB-2515944-A (GB)
Title: Peptide arrays
Inventor: ULLMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying a member of a peptide library that interacts with a target molecule in situ, the method including expressing immobilised nucleic acid molecules to produce the peptide library in a way that each member of the peptide library is immobilised on the nucleic acid molecule from which it was expressed; contacting the immobilised peptide library with the target molecule; and detecting an interaction between at least one member of the peptide library and the target molecule. The method further comprises sequencing the plurality of nucleic acid molecules in situ on the solid support, such that the at least one member of the peptide library that interacts with the target molecule can be immediately identified, at least by the sequence of the nucleic acid molecule from which it was expressed, without requiring additional or secondary analysis or characterising procedures in order to identify the useful members of the library. The target molecules may themselves be comprised within a second nucleic acid or peptide library.
Patent GB-2531815-A (GB)
Title: Radiation absorbing/emitting materials
Inventor: ERIK JOHANSSON COX
IPC: G21F3/00
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: A metamaterial that is an absorber or emitter of electromagnetic radiation comprising a 3D printed sponge structure having intersecting channels leading from apertures in its surface to its interior. The structure may be fractal such as a Menger sponge or Sierpinski tetrahedron, or it may be formed from periodic, quasi-periodic, random or quasi-random patterns.
Patent GB-2532997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to building cladding panel support systems
Inventor: BERNARD MADDALENA
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: A building cladding panel support system comprising a bracket 102 for fixing the support system to a building, an embedding rod 110 having two end sections 110a, 110b being embeddable in a cladding panel and a middle section 110m. Also provided is a connector 112 that is pivotally connected to the middle section of the embedding rod, and a link 107 that is releasably connectable to the bracket and to the connector. The connector may be recessed into a face of the cladding panel. The bracket may be a metal plate with a thickness from 5 to 25 mm and shaped for attachment to a vertical or horizontal surface of a building. The link may be a threaded metal bar which may be screwed into a threaded opening (302, Fig. 14) in the connector and retained in the bracket by a nut. The connector may comprise a longitudinal opening (302, Fig. 14) for connection to the link and a transverse through hole (304, Fig. 14) for pivotal connection to the embedding rod. Also claimed is a building cladding panel comprising the embedding rod and the connector.
Patent GB-2518798-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a digital exchange serving as an integrated, continuous sponsorship and promotion system
Inventor: DUNBAR WILLIAM R
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: A method of operating a sponsorship exchange system to connect sponsors with organizations or individuals within a community for the guided sponsorship from sponsors of organizations or individuals linked to a digital media network. A related method includes providing a system that includes a networked electronic forum for the submission and display of a sponsorship proposal, receiving and processing an electronic communication from a community organization or individual, where the communication indicates acceptance of the sponsorship proposal. Sponsors may be automatically awarded advertising as sponsorship proposals reach predetermined support levels. The method also includes automatically sending an electronic communication with information regarding the acceptance of the sponsorship proposal by the community organization or individual. Further, the method includes receiving an electronic communication that include information demonstrating compliance with terms of the sponsorship proposal, and crediting the community organization for each communication demonstrating compliance with terms of the sponsorship proposal.
Patent GB-2528349-A (GB)
Title: Chair
Inventor: BONNEYWELL DAVID STEPHEN
IPC: A47C7/44
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A chair comprising a seat 36, backrest 44, support structure 26 and base 22 wherein the seat 36, backrest 44 and support structure 26 are pivotally mounted to tilt over a range in and out of a reclined position wherein the sea 36t is free to pivot over its range independently of the tilt of the supporting structure 26. The backrest 44 and seat 36 may be mounted on the supporting structure 26 which may include arm rests. Pivoting of each element may be regulated or damped by a resiliently deformable component such as a compression spring or hydraulic damper. Stop positions may be used to limit movement to specific ranges of angles of tilt. The chair may be an office style chair with a central column and wheels.
Patent GB-2528384-A (GB)
Title: Completion design based on logging while drilling (LWD) data
Inventor: PRIDE STEPHEN W
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program product comprising receiving logging while drilling (LWD) data 422 collected during wellbore drilling into a reservoir, generating a locally enhanced reservoir model 424 of at least a portion of the reservoir proximate the wellbore upon the reveived LWD data and optimizing a design of at least one completion 430/432 for the wellbore based upon the generated locally enhanced model. The apparatus further comprising at least one processing unit and program code stored thereon to perform the method, the program product further comprising a computer readable medium and program code stored thereon to perform the method. In further embodiments, the LWD data may include resistivity, structural, fluid contact and structural dip data. Optimization may be done automatically and may compare results of simulations against an objective function or may include changing a water contact height.
Patent GB-2540412-A (GB)
Title: Polytunnel arrangement
Inventor: ROLLY WHATTON
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: A polytunnel arrangement with a cover 16 supported upon hoop members 14, the cover partly secured to a rotatable bar 20, the bar rotating to wind cover material onto or from the bar 20, during such rotation the bar 20 translating/moving about a barrel roof tunnel profile 18 defined by the hoop members 14. The bar 20 is coupled to a drive shaft 24 by either a universal or flexible coupling 22. A support arrangement supports the drive shaft such that an end part of the shaft 24 remote from the bar 20 follows an arcuate path substantially matching the tunnel profile 18 during de-skinning. The drive shaft may be provided with means to secure it to a drive input, and the input may comprise an electric motor, a chain drive, or a hand crank. The support arrangement may be releasable, and may comprise one or more releasable clips.
Patent GB-2532312-A (GB)
Title: Branch prediction suppression
Inventor: MICHAEL ALAN FILIPPO
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: One or more branch prediction circuits predict 60 whether a given block of program instructions contains a branch instruction. Prediction suppression circuitry uses history data representing previous branch behaviour of a following block of program instructions to suppress 66, 70 one or more of the branch prediction circuits. The suppression apparatus preferably contains branch prediction circuitry including a micro branch target buffer, a full branch target buffer and a global history buffer. The branch target buffer entries preferably contain history data which indicates whether or not a number of the following blocks of program instructions, subsequent to and sequential to a block of program instruction identified by that branch target buffer entry containing a branch instruction, do themselves contain any branch instructions.
Patent GB-2526982-A (GB)
Title: Modular wind turbine system
Inventor: RODWAY GILES HENRY
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2011-06-13
Abstract: A system for capturing energy from the wind comprising a plurality of frames connected to one another, each frame having one or more elongate structural members 1 along which are positioned a plurality of wind turbine modules 5, 7, each wind turbine module having a height of between 0.1 and 10m, where one or more of the frames is connected to two or more other frames to form branching lines of frames. The connected frames may be arranged to brace the structure against wind arriving from all directions. Preferably the elongate member are arranged to be at different angles to the wind, where the spacing between modules is smaller for sections of the members which are closer to perpendicular to the prevailing wind and larger for sections of the elongate structural members which are closer to parallel to the prevailing wind.
Patent GB-2543490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements related to the disinfecting of an air space
Inventor: ROBERT WILSON
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: Apparatus for disinfecting a space using a water-soluble disinfectant, wherein the apparatus comprises a first device 10 for distributing the water-soluble disinfectant in air in the space, preferably an evaporator, and a second device 12 for removing the disinfectant from air. The second device comprises a water reservoir and means for drawing air into contact with the water reservoir. Preferably the second device 12 comprises means for drawing air into the device through an air inlet and preferably the second device comprises paddles located within the water reservoir where the paddles are partially submerged within the water reservoir and move. Ideally the second device 12 comprises a pump for conveying air along the air passageway and rises to an exposed surface of the water reservoir. The apparatus may be capable of being powered by a battery and preferably can be controlled by a remote control 24. The water soluble disinfectant is preferably one of hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, ozone or an inorganic peroxide; ideally a silver-stabilised hydrogen peroxide. The method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2533470-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with a reservoir for storing a fluid to be applied to a tire and method for operating a vehicle
Inventor: SREENATH REGHUNATH
IPC: B60C23/18
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (10) with a reservoir (12) for storing a fluid to be applied to at least one tire (18) of the vehicle (10). A conduit (20) leads from the reservoir (12) to at least one outlet (14) located at the at least one tire (18). The vehicle (10) comprises means for determining a temperature of the at least one tire (18) and a control unit (44) configured to effect an application of the fluid to the at least one tire (18), if the temperature is above a predetermined threshold value. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a vehicle (10). The reservoir is configured to receive water falling onto a windscreen (24) and/or a rear window (26) of the vehicle (10), which may be rainwater, water from a car wash or melting ice or snow. A heat exchanger (34) to which a coolant from an engine of the vehicle can be supplied is arranged within the conduit (20) leading from the reservoir (12) to the at least one outlet (14) with a valve element (42) for closing or opening a bypass for circumventing the heat exchanger (34).
Patent GB-2545916-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communication system devices
Inventor: EFSTATHIOS KATRANARAS
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: A method for determining a Scheduling Request configuration for a wireless device, such as UE (User Equipment), suitable for LTE (Long Term Evolution) cellular communication systems is provided which monitors an uplink scheduling load, identifies spare, unused PUCCH (Physical Uplink Control Channel) resources which can be used by UEs for Scheduling Requests for data transmission. A network element, such as evolved NodeB, can signal the availability of such resources to a UE using a PHICH (Physical Hybrid Activation Repeat Request Channel) or with Downlink Control Information (DCI). The application also relates to a processing circuit for use in the network element and to a wireless communication device. The invention aims to reduce total delay (latency) associated with an uplink data transmission without reducing Scheduling Request periodicity and to permit additional flexibility for a network scheduler.
Patent GB-2547258-A (GB)
Title: Improved syphon
Inventor: Kim Benniman
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: The syphon comprises an overflow tube comprising an inlet tube 22 for connection with a pumping chamber, an outlet tube 26 for expelling water, and a flow equalising cap 300 fluidly connecting the inlet and outlet. An apex may bridge the inlet and the outlet, and a bed of the cap may cover them. The bed may comprise a protruding raised obround 310 which forms flow channels f1, f2, f3 for flow equalisation. The bed may have a first humped portion 322 on the inlet side which bifurcates water around the obround, and a smaller arrow head shaped second humped portion 326 on the outlet side. The humped portions may have cusps 324, 328 which meet the rim of the obround. The humped portions may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the obround. The cap may reduce air bubbles in the syphon to improve efficiency. Also claimed is a cap for an overflow tube and an overflow tube comprising the cap.
Patent GB-2551739-A (GB)
Title: Engine integration of power electronics system
Inventor: HAOMIN WANG
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: A power electronics unit 10, an engine 102 and a radiator 110 form a cooling circuit 200. The power electronics unit 10 may have a cooling element (50, figure 3) coupled to a back wall or a side wall, with an inlet to receive a working fluid coolant from a radiator 110, to thermally regulate electronic components in the unit 10. An outlet of the cooling device directs the working fluid to the engine 102. A conduit 230 may be coupled between the engine 102 and the radiator 110 to return the working fluid to the radiator 110. The cooling element may be positioned within a wall of a housing of the power electronics unit 10. A copper layer or standoff in power electronics unit 10 may conduct heat from the electrical components to the working fluid, reducing hot spots. A silicon pad or thermally conductive bracket may be provided.
Patent GB-2539574-A (GB)
Title: An exercise device and method of exercising using said device
Inventor: ROBERT DEUTSCH
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: An exercise device (1) having a base (2); a wall (3) extendable away from said base to a closure (4). The base, wall and closure defining a space (7) therebetween adapted to receive exercise equipment (10). A plurality of mounting means (12) locatable about said wall. A plurality of display means (14) each operatively associated with a respective one of said mounting means. The display means adapted in use to display an exercise to be performed by a user, so that in use said users positioned adjacent said device are provided information as to exercises to be performed at a particular location.
Patent GB-2555872-A (GB)
Title: Vane arrangement for a turbo-machine
Inventor: SIMON MOORE
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A turbine has a gas inlet, a turbine wheel, a ring shaped shroud with a plurality of slots 130, a nozzle ring supporting a plurality of vanes 107 extending parallel to the rotational axis and protruding through respective slots, a coupling mechanism for coupling the shroud to the nozzle ring, and where each slot has an inwardly facing slot surface, and each vane has an axially extending vane surface, where each vane outer surface 142 faces an outer surface 147 of the corresponding slot, each vane inner surface 141 faces an inner surface 146 of the corresponding slot, and there is a median line between each vane inner and outer surface, and where the vane surface comprises a conformal portion 145 extending along at least 80% of its median line and facing a corresponding conformal portion of its corresponding slot, wherein at room temperature the conformal portions diverge from each other by no more than 0.35% of the nozzle radius. The closely conformal portion may only be on one side of the vane, leaving a larger gap on the other side. In this way, leakage can be minimised. Also claimed is a turbocharger having such a turbine.
Patent GB-2546431-A (GB)
Title: A closure member and the method of making the same
Inventor: KUEI-YUNG CHEN WANG
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A closure has a board of two panels that sandwich a hollow interior, which is partitioned by a plurality of ribs positioned at intervals within the hollow interior. The hollow interior is delimited in a first direction by a pair of opposite end walls. The hollow interior is accessible in a second direction which is substantially traverse to the first direction, and at least one of the two panels is textured during the formation of the board to form a textured outer surface of the closure member. In an alternative aspect, a closure has a board with a hollow interior and ribs, and is further filled with a reinforcement means. In another aspect, ribs are also provided in both the first and second directions. Combinations of these aspects are also disclosed. In a yet further aspect, a method of forming a closure member is provided including extruding the board and applying a texture with a roller.
Patent GB-2560957-A (GB)
Title: A drive assembly for a locking device of a door or window
Inventor: STUART CARPENTER
IPC: E05C9/10
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A drive assembly having a housing including first and second opposing walls 36a, 36b to define a space in which an actuator device 42 is positioned and is configured for connection to an output member for operating the locking device. The actuator 42 is driven between first and second positions by a drive member, e.g spindle/rod (32, fig.3). At least one wall includes a guide formation 80 guiding movement of the drive member. Preferably the drive member is connected to a sliding handle, the drive member guided in a linear slot in the casing. The handle may be a recessed sliding handle (fig.8) Drive rod may be received in member 60 inserted in apertures 52 of a pair of opposing actuator plates 44a, 44b. A key cylinder lock may block movement of the actuator plates. Also claimed is a sliding handle.
Patent GB-2551036-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument end effector and system
Inventor: TONY ATWELL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: An electrosurgical system, and a method of sealing tissue using the system, includes providing an instrument with an end effector 4 including a pair of opposing first and second jaw members 5/6 movable between open and closed positions. A first and second electrode (9, 10) is located on the first jaw member 5 and a third electrode 17 is located on the (opposing) second jaw member 6; each electrode being supplied with RF energy (for example via an electrosurgical generator). One of the electrodes 10 located on the first jaw member is more prominent than the other electrode 9, such that as the jaw members are moved to their closed position, it will contact the electrode 17 disposed on the second jaw member before the other electrode disposed on the first jaw member. In one embodiment the jaw members are carried by a handle (2, Fig 1) including an actuation mechanism (8, Fig 1) and the electrodes are connected to the output of an electrosurgical generator via first and second connections 19/20 by which the electrodes can be connected to the output of an electrosurgical generator.
Patent GB-2563578-A (GB)
Title: Medical devices
Inventor: HEBA BEVAN
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an infection sensing system, the system comprising: a sensor device configured to be fastened onto the skin, the sensor device comprising a plurality of sensors; and a processor coupled to the sensors; wherein the sensors comprise at least: a temperature sensor to read skin temperature as a proxy for body temperature; and a heart rate sensor; and wherein the processor is configured to: input data from said sensors and determine data representing body temperature and heart rate; and identify a combination of: (i) a greater than threshold temperature fluctuation in said body temperature, and (ii) a greater than threshold heart rate, and wherein (i) and (ii) are present for greater than a threshold time duration; and responsive to said identification, store and/or output data indicating infection. In embodiments a skin moisture sensor may also be present, the processor configured to identify (iii) a greater than threshold moisture level. Also disclosed is a urine-flow based diagnostic system.
Patent GB-2564128-A (GB)
Title: Holding device for an aircraft actuator
Inventor: MARKO MARTENS
IPC: F15B20/00
Filed: 2017-07-04
Abstract: An aircraft actuator assembly includes a failsafe holding device, comprising a body that extends between a lug 503 configured to hingedly connect the holding device to a actuator support body 423 and an attachment flange 501 configured to fixedly attach the holding device to a landing provided by a main body 507 of an actuator, wherein the holding device is configured to prevent movement of the actuator 507 from a normal working position relative to the actuator support body 423 in the event of structural failure of a connection body 407 of the actuator.
Patent GB-2550088-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing operations in fluid conduits
Inventor: HUGH MACKENZIE
IPC: F16L55/38
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a fluid conduit (112) in a hydrocarbon production installation. The method comprises providing a composite pipe (104) having a cleaning head (102) coupled to a first end, and introducing the first end of the composite pipe (104) and the cleaning head (102) into a fluid conduit (112) to be cleaned. Fluid is circulated between an annulus (124) between an interior wall of the fluid conduit (112) and the composite pipe (104), through a fluid circulation path defined by the cleaning head. The method comprises running the first end of the composite pipe (104) and the cleaning head (102) into the fluid conduit and cleaning at least one substance from the fluid conduit.A method comprising circulating a heavy fluid through the fluid circulation path to reduce the effective weight of the pipe in the fluid conduit, and another aspect relates to a method comprising generating at least one pressure pulse in fluid in the fluid circulation path while imparting a pulling force or a pushing force on the pipe.